Olan

Olan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 22 boys in the United States.

Olan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Olan

Olan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Olan first appears in Social Security records in 1895. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #734 in 1908, and in 2024 22 babies received the name — 2,718 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Olan in US records

First recorded (US)
1895
Best US rank
#734 in 1908
Peak year
1920
Babies named Olan in 2024
22
Total since 1880
2,718

Olan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#2922 in 2024
Babies named Olan in 2025
3
Total since 1996
31

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Olan mean?

The meaning of Olan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Olan a boy or girl name?

Olan is a boy name. In 2024, 22 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Olan?

Olan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Olan?

Olan first appears in US records in 1895. Its best-ever ranking was #734 in 1908, and 22 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].